Now this is a really cool tool. I wasn't able to produce much in my first go-round. As I unfortunately paused the process and couldn't figure out how to proceed. Regardless, I produced something I think to be interesting, and it yields potential for future uses.

I was unable to get the X position to move above the metal post that marks the Z origin. So I had to get creative in setting the Z origin. As it happened, I still did something wrong, as the moment my job began, the spindle buried itself in my block. Fortunately I was paying attention and immediately smacked the emergency stop.

I was able to somehow get Z-origin to properly set the next time, though it did again require some creativity on my part -- Z was this time set way above the block. I had to manually reset it to be lower. I guess next time I could simply use math rather than guess and check. But often that is simply the case and practice with these processes. It's usually not right the first time. I think that's one of the lessons from repetition?

In any case, now, I was able to see what this machine could really do, close up!

As you can see, one side is clearly more finished than the other. That's because one side completed. I can't wait to try smaller bits with this machine, and more interesting shapes, laminates, materials and more! This was just a sphere in a cube, but it certainly looks cool.

The wood is from Luna, thanks Luna!